The ski area
Kronplatz is a textbook example of a single-mountain ski area. The summit plateau at 2,275 m is the hub; from it, long descents fan out to Reischach near Bruneck, to Olang and to St. Vigil, with the lowest base at 973 m. The 125 km of slopes break down into roughly 60 km easy, 36 km red and 29 km black, and all of it is groomed to perfection every night. The 32 lifts are dominated by gondolas, which makes the mountain comfortable in cold weather and easy with children.
The black runs down to the valley are long and genuinely steep, so experts are not forgotten, and the summit also houses a mountain museum and a photography gallery for a cultural break. From the St. Vigil side a link via Piculin takes you into Alta Badia and the Sellaronda. The 2026/2027 season runs from 28 November 2026 to 11 April 2027.
Who is Kronplatz for?
Families first and foremost. The wide pistes build confidence, the ski schools are well organised and the base stations have children’s areas. Beginners and intermediates can spend a happy week without ever feeling out of their depth. Experts will enjoy the valley blacks but will probably want the Dolomiti Superski pass to explore further afield. Bruneck, a lively medieval town, is the best base for evenings; the villages are quiet.
Practical
From Brussels it is about 1,000 km and 10 hours via the Brenner; many families stop overnight in Bavaria. Innsbruck airport is 110 km away. A 6-day Kronplatz pass costs 421 euros in high season 2026/2027, or 453 euros for the Dolomiti Superski version. Snowmaking is extensive, which keeps the pistes in shape despite the modest altitude.